SLP PRAXIS EXAM 2026 TEST BANK: 200
REAL QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
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DOMAIN 1: FOUNDATIONS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (20 Questions)
Q1: Print Awareness
Question: Which of the following is an example of Print Awareness?
A) A child is able to segment the sounds in the word "dog" (/d/ /o/ /g/)
B) A child points to the front cover of a book and understands that it
contains the title and the author
C) A child can blend the sounds /k/ /æ/ /t/ to form the word "cat"
D) A child can identify the first sound in the word "tree" as /t/
,,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: Print awareness is the understanding that print carries
meaning and knowledge of book conventions (front cover, reading
,direction, tracking print). Options A, C, and D describe phonemic
awareness skills (segmentation, blending, initial sound identification).
Q2: IDEA Eligibility for School Services
Question: According to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act),
a school-aged child is eligible for speech-language services under which
condition?
A) Medical necessity documented by a physician
B) The speech-language disorder adversely affects educational
performance
C) Parental request for evaluation
D) Diagnosis of a speech disorder alone
,,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: IDEA requires that the speech-language disorder
must adversely affect educational performance for a child to qualify for
services. A diagnosis alone is insufficient; there must be documented
educational impact requiring specialized instruction.
Q3: Section 504 Eligibility
Question: A child is eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act if:
,A) The child qualifies for one of 13 specific disability categories under
IDEA
B) The child has a physical or mental condition that substantially limits a
major life activity
C) The child needs speech therapy services
D) The child requires a modified curriculum and intensive support
,,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: Section 504 has a broader definition than IDEA. Eligibility
requires a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or
more major life activities (learning, walking, breathing, communicating).
Unlike IDEA, there is no specific disability category list.
Q4: IDEA vs. Section 504
Question: Which federal law requires schools to provide a free
appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities?
A) IDEA
B) ADA
C) HIPAA
D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
,,,,,answer,,,: A
, Rationale: IDEA mandates FAPE in the least restrictive environment
(LRE) for children ages 3-21 with specific disability categories. Section
504 also requires FAPE but with fewer procedural protections and a
broader eligibility definition. HIPAA covers health information privacy, not
education rights.
Q5: ASHA Code of Ethics - EBP Requirement
Question: ASHA's Code of Ethics requires that SLPs:
A) Provide services only to patients who can pay
B) Use only standardized assessments, never informal measures
C) Engage in evidence-based practice and maintain competence
D) Guarantee positive outcomes for all patients
,,,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The ASHA Code of Ethics mandates evidence-based practice,
ongoing professional development, and accurate representation of
credentials. SLPs cannot guarantee outcomes, may use informal
assessments, and cannot deny services based on ability to pay if services
are otherwise indicated.
Q6: Clinical Fellowship Supervisor Requirements
REAL QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
DOMAIN 1: FOUNDATIONS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (20 Questions)
Q1: Print Awareness
Question: Which of the following is an example of Print Awareness?
A) A child is able to segment the sounds in the word "dog" (/d/ /o/ /g/)
B) A child points to the front cover of a book and understands that it
contains the title and the author
C) A child can blend the sounds /k/ /æ/ /t/ to form the word "cat"
D) A child can identify the first sound in the word "tree" as /t/
,,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: Print awareness is the understanding that print carries
meaning and knowledge of book conventions (front cover, reading
,direction, tracking print). Options A, C, and D describe phonemic
awareness skills (segmentation, blending, initial sound identification).
Q2: IDEA Eligibility for School Services
Question: According to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act),
a school-aged child is eligible for speech-language services under which
condition?
A) Medical necessity documented by a physician
B) The speech-language disorder adversely affects educational
performance
C) Parental request for evaluation
D) Diagnosis of a speech disorder alone
,,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: IDEA requires that the speech-language disorder
must adversely affect educational performance for a child to qualify for
services. A diagnosis alone is insufficient; there must be documented
educational impact requiring specialized instruction.
Q3: Section 504 Eligibility
Question: A child is eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act if:
,A) The child qualifies for one of 13 specific disability categories under
IDEA
B) The child has a physical or mental condition that substantially limits a
major life activity
C) The child needs speech therapy services
D) The child requires a modified curriculum and intensive support
,,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: Section 504 has a broader definition than IDEA. Eligibility
requires a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or
more major life activities (learning, walking, breathing, communicating).
Unlike IDEA, there is no specific disability category list.
Q4: IDEA vs. Section 504
Question: Which federal law requires schools to provide a free
appropriate public education (FAPE) to children with disabilities?
A) IDEA
B) ADA
C) HIPAA
D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
,,,,,answer,,,: A
, Rationale: IDEA mandates FAPE in the least restrictive environment
(LRE) for children ages 3-21 with specific disability categories. Section
504 also requires FAPE but with fewer procedural protections and a
broader eligibility definition. HIPAA covers health information privacy, not
education rights.
Q5: ASHA Code of Ethics - EBP Requirement
Question: ASHA's Code of Ethics requires that SLPs:
A) Provide services only to patients who can pay
B) Use only standardized assessments, never informal measures
C) Engage in evidence-based practice and maintain competence
D) Guarantee positive outcomes for all patients
,,,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The ASHA Code of Ethics mandates evidence-based practice,
ongoing professional development, and accurate representation of
credentials. SLPs cannot guarantee outcomes, may use informal
assessments, and cannot deny services based on ability to pay if services
are otherwise indicated.
Q6: Clinical Fellowship Supervisor Requirements
